Scientists trace social challenges in autism to specific brain circuit
UNIGE scientists identified a brain circuit where lies the origin the social difficulties experienced by people with autism spectrum disorders.
Scientists identify critical enzymes for astrocytic GABA production in Alzheimer’s disease
A research team at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has identified a previously unknown enzyme, SIRT2, that plays a key role in memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Stress and depression help explain intertwined alcohol, sleep problems
Insomnia and hazardous drinking are so closely intertwined that estimates suggest at least one-third, and as many as 91%, of people who have a hard time with sleep also misuse…
Multidimensional sleep health linked to better cardiometabolic outcomes
Healthy sleep includes multiple components, such as number of hours of sleep per night, how long it takes to fall asleep, daytime functioning and self-reported sleep satisfaction, and addressing these…
Limited health care access during disasters may hinder timely colorectal cancer diagnoses
Rates of colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnoses dropped during and shortly after Hurricanes Irma and Maria and the COVID-19 pandemic in Puerto Rico, according to a recent analysis.
Families of transgender youth no longer view Colorado as a haven for gender-affirming care
On a Friday after school, 6-year-old Esa Rodrigues had unraveled a ball of yarn, spooked the pet cat, polled family members about their favorite colors, and tattled on a sibling…
Magic happens when kids and adults learn to swim. Tragedy can strike if they don’t.
At a swim meet just outside St. Louis, heads turned when a team of young swimmers walked through the rec center with their parents in tow.
New method detects and quantifies nanoplastics in transparent body fluids
Microplastics and the much smaller nanoplastics enter the human body in various ways, for example through food or the air we breathe.
Gut imbalances in autism linked to brain and behavior changes
A new USC study suggests that gut imbalances in children with autism may create an imbalance of metabolites in the digestive system - ultimately disrupting neurotransmitter production and influencing behavioral…
Eating more potassium-rich foods may be effective for lowering blood pressure
New research from the University of Waterloo suggests increasing the ratio of dietary potassium to sodium intake may be more effective for lowering blood pressure than simply reducing sodium intake.